Joe (92.9 The Game, DirtySouthSoccer.com) and JSam (TheStriker.com, MLSsoccer.com) are back and there's a lot to sort through. Starting with why the Inter Miami loss is unacceptable, going into how much you can actually put on Gonzalo Pineda, and then answering as many of your questions as we can in a long show. 


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That's now seven winless matches in a row for Atlanta United as they fall at FC Cincinnati — and see Thiago Almada and Giorgos Giakoumakis leave injured. The guys put the wraps on the match and look ahead to a Nashville SC team under the guidance of a new head coach after the departure of Gary Smith.
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Scarves and Spikes: Atlanta United's winless skid continues ahead of Nashville SC derby

Ugh. Let's put a final bow on Atlanta United's loss to D.C. United. Up next: at FC Cincinnati, a team that's currently on a four-match winning streak.
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Scarves and Spikes: One final look back at D.C. United, plus FC Cincinnati preview

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FIVE STRIPE FINAL: Atlanta United 2-3 D.C. United

Atlanta United broke its winless streak with a win in the U.S. Open Cup Round of 32. Can it carry on those winning ways to MLS action vs. D.C. United on Saturday? The guys preview the match!
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Scarves and Spikes: Wrapping up Atlanta United's U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 match, looking ahead to D.C. United

Atlanta United is in turmoil after a second-straight home loss and winless in their past five. Five Stripe Final breaks it down.


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FIVE STRIPE FINAL: What fixes a team trending in the wrong direction?

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